SchoolScoresCotwall End Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3YG
01384 818730 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 May 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dudley comparisons use the 34 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 44 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 64 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 47% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dudley figures pool parents at the Dudley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 6 points above the Dudley average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dudley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 152 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 69th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 27.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 72nd highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 50th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 63rd highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen Victoria Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alder Coppice Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Straits Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramford Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roberts Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hurst Hill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wrens Nest Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Red Hall Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cotwall End Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cotwall End Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Cotwall End Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cotwall End Primary School?
98% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cotwall End Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cotwall End Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Cotwall End Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 60 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103810.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.